Buddhism - A Short and Imprecise History

Soto Zen, Kwan Um Zen, Theravada, Mindfulness, Nyingma, Sakya -- just looking at the EBS schedule we see some of the daunting array of Buddhist lineages, traditions and schools from around the world. Why are there so many, and how did they come to be? In this installment of the What is Buddhism series, Doug Holmes will provide an overview of some of the colorful characters and historical currents that brought these different traditions to our shores.